The catalytic converters in vehicles are necessary to help filter everything out from the engine to prevent toxic elements from going into the environment. Inside, there are precious metals, usually platinum, that work as a filter. Thieves can get anywhere from $80 to $200 for them.

"It's an expensive fix," Brent Bublitz said. "It's a difficult fix. They wound up damaging the car in other ways too."

Brent Bublitz had his catalytic converter stolen off his vehicle over the summer. He says it was in broad daylight and took just minutes.